Model Railroad STRUCTURES From A to Z : Modeling in Wood, Cardstock, Paper, Plastic, Plaster - Softcover

Wayne And Mary Cay Wesolowski

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1590730143 ISBN 13: 9781590730140

Publisher: Carstens

Synopsis

Any way you look at it, there is a lot more to model railroading than setting up a track and switching on a train. Once you're in that engineer's seat, you won't be satisfied until your layout is the best one around. From tracks, locomotives, cars to scenery, electronics and sound effects, there's always something new and exciting to add to your layout. What's the best way to make your setup really special? Build your own model bridges, buildings, and backgrounds...from scratch! This is the book to show you how to create all kinds of unique original models from wood, paperboard, plastic, plaster, and other inexpensive easy to find materials. Book includes easy step-by-step instructions, plus lots of detailed illustrations and photos which help you make professional looking models right from the start. Build a simple drainage bridge, the 'Schulz Brothers' ice house, a storage shed, section house, and highway bridge. Learn how to design your own outbuildings! Learn what scratchbuilding is all about. This book covers digital and conventional photography as a design aid, suggests sources for model ideas, and covers plans, drawings and popular modeling scales. There is a whole section on tools you'll need, from clippers to razor saws, X-acto knives, chippers, drills, and more. Lots of detailed info on modeling woods: balsa, basswood, pine.... plus how to's for selecting, storing and finishing. Glues, joints, cutting techniques, layout and construction are all explained, with project plans to let you test your new skills. You'll find out how to work with paper: cutting, gluing, making window areas, and even how to simulate wood and metal. Plaster casting may sound complicated but you will quickly learn how simple and inexpensive plaster modeler can be as you build bridges, brick chimneys and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Carstens
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1590730143
• ISBN 13: 9781590730140
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96